Inside Line Promotions - KOKOMO, Ind. (Oct. 27, 2020) - Jason Sides tied for the second-most positions gained en route to a career-best finish at Kokomo Speedway last Saturday during a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race.
Sides opened the event by qualifying 17th quickest in his group. A charge from ninth to sixth place in a heat race put Sides in a good position for the second half of the night.
"Even though a couple crashed out, we still moved forward in the heat race and that put us in the position to be at least near the front of the Last Chance Showdown," he said. "The car wasn't bad at all. Running up front with the faster guys it does what it's supposed to do, but you get back in traffic and it handles a lot different."
Sides maintained third throughout the consolation race to earn a transfer into the rear of the main event. He continued to march forward in the feature, rallying from 23rd to 12th.
"It was a lot better because we didn't get lapped early even though we started in the back," he said. "It made for a decent finish. Starting that far back on a small track you can get lapped pretty quick. We didn't, made a few passes and they got to them before us. I wish we could have got a couple more spots, but we didn't quite get there to finish in the top 10."
The 12th-place result was Sides' best outing at the track, topping his previous best run of 13th in 2013.
Sides will be off this weekend before the season concludes Nov. 5-6 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C., during the World of Outlaws Last Call with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 24 - Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Ind. - Qualifying: 17; Heat race: 6 (9); B Main: 3 (3); Feature: 12 (23).
SIDES MOTORSPORTS SEASON STATS -
74 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 8 top 10s, 31 top 15s, 51 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Nov. 5-6 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C., for the World of Outlaws Last Call with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.SidesMotorsports.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SidesMotorsport
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sides-Motorsports/283833970847?ref=br_tf
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - TORA TORA
TORA TORA is a blues-based hard rock band formed in Memphis, Tenn., in the late 1980s. Band members include Keith Douglas, Patrick Francis, John Patterson and Anthony Corder. TORA has two major releases Surprise Attack/Wild America through A&M Records that promoted five singles and videos (Walkin' Shoes, Guilty, Phantom Rider, Amnesia and Faith Healer). The band recently released a new album titled 'Bastards of Beale.' For more information, visit http://www.TORATORAMusic.com.
"It's an exciting relationship," Sides said. "They are from Memphis and we're from Memphis. A lot of good bands and a lot of good racers come from Memphis. I used to race dirt bikes with guys that were on their setup crew years ago. I've been to several concerts and listened to their music for 20-plus years. We're excited to have them as part of the team."
Sides would also like to thank Wetherington Tractor Service, Inc., East Coast Logistics, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, VRP Shocks, Dancer Logistics, Inc., R.E. Enterprises, Jim Schuhknecht, FSR Radiators, Mid-States Equipment, Brad, Driven Racing Oil, Ingles Racing Engines, Wings Unlimited and All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads for their continued support.
Sides opened the event by qualifying 17th quickest in his group. A charge from ninth to sixth place in a heat race put Sides in a good position for the second half of the night.
Sides maintained third throughout the consolation race to earn a transfer into the rear of the main event. He continued to march forward in the feature, rallying from 23rd to 12th.
"It was a lot better because we didn't get lapped early even though we started in the back," he said. "It made for a decent finish. Starting that far back on a small track you can get lapped pretty quick. We didn't, made a few passes and they got to them before us. I wish we could have got a couple more spots, but we didn't quite get there to finish in the top 10."
The 12th-place result was Sides' best outing at the track, topping his previous best run of 13th in 2013.
Sides will be off this weekend before the season concludes Nov. 5-6 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C., during the World of Outlaws Last Call with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
QUICK RESULTS -
Oct. 24 - Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Ind. - Qualifying: 17; Heat race: 6 (9); B Main: 3 (3); Feature: 12 (23).
SIDES MOTORSPORTS SEASON STATS -
74 races, 0 wins, 0 top fives, 8 top 10s, 31 top 15s, 51 top 20s
UP NEXT -
Nov. 5-6 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C., for the World of Outlaws Last Call with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
MEDIA LINKS -
Website: http://www.SidesMotorsports.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SidesMotorsport
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sides-Motorsports/283833970847?ref=br_tf
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT - TORA TORA
TORA TORA is a blues-based hard rock band formed in Memphis, Tenn., in the late 1980s. Band members include Keith Douglas, Patrick Francis, John Patterson and Anthony Corder. TORA has two major releases Surprise Attack/Wild America through A&M Records that promoted five singles and videos (Walkin' Shoes, Guilty, Phantom Rider, Amnesia and Faith Healer). The band recently released a new album titled 'Bastards of Beale.' For more information, visit http://www.TORATORAMusic.com.
"It's an exciting relationship," Sides said. "They are from Memphis and we're from Memphis. A lot of good bands and a lot of good racers come from Memphis. I used to race dirt bikes with guys that were on their setup crew years ago. I've been to several concerts and listened to their music for 20-plus years. We're excited to have them as part of the team."
Sides would also like to thank Wetherington Tractor Service, Inc., East Coast Logistics, BR Motorsports, King Racing Products, VRP Shocks, Dancer Logistics, Inc., R.E. Enterprises, Jim Schuhknecht, FSR Radiators, Mid-States Equipment, Brad, Driven Racing Oil, Ingles Racing Engines, Wings Unlimited and All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads for their continued support.
